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Severe Weather Week is April 13 - 17

Statewide Tornado Drill Day is April 16, 2026.

First Red Flag Warning issued for 2026

Warm, dry and windy weather has combined to raise the wildfire danger for western Minnesota.

Local stores partner for April Emergency Preparedness Kit Campaign

Local grocery and hardware stores in Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift, and Yellow Medicine counties are team

Listening to Our Community

Earlier this year, Benson Public Schools asked our community an important question: What matters most as we navigate

Benson prepares to apply for grants

A new round of grants for communities through the Blandin Foundation may be opening soon and the City of Benson wants

RDC developing five-year plan

When economic developers, city council members, county commissioners, and school district board members are asked wha

State asks the public if groundwater rule is enough to curb farm fertilizer pollution

By Emily Payne 

TOMF announces 2026 player roster for “Jam the Gym” fundraising event

The Tim Orth Memorial Foundation (TOMF) is excited to announce the player roster for the 2026 “Jam the Gym” Fundraisi

Why The Kids Won’t Farm By Brooks Lamb

Many people claim that millennials and Gen Z-ers don’t want to farm; that the work is too hard and dirty and that rur

Dairy expansion generates concern

Editor’s note: Riverview has large dairy facilities in Swift County, including Swenoda and its Dublin Dairy operation

Two arrested after standoff

At 9:15 Friday morning, the Swift County Sheriff’s Office dispatch received a call claiming two suspects were attempt

Snow emergency for Monday

Trust fund supports area housing efforts

Just over $1 million in county taxpayer and state grant funds have been put into the housing trust fund in recent yea

Couple loses everything, but saved by Benson Fire Department

Donations to help the two, who lost all of their possessions in the fire, can be made at First Security Bank in Benso

Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday

Set clocks forward one hour.

Board of Water and Soil Resources accepting applications

Clean Water Legacy Partners Program open until May 19.

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